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Chez Pierre Bistro, Palm Desert, CA

Chez Pierre Bistro

4.8
4.8
1591 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-1818
  • Website
    http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
  • Private party facilities
    Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.
  • Location
    74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
  • Parking details
    Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Chez Pierre Bistro's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

Split Charge for Main Course $5. Ask your Server for Fresh Fish of the Day (Our Fresh Fish is always Wild not Farm)

Main

  • Frog Legs, Sauté ProvençaleUS$29.00

    • Veal Sauté Piccata, Fettuccini PastaUS$32.00

      • The Classic Steak Tartare, Pomme FriteUS$29.00

        • Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange SauceUS$29.00

          • Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle PastaUS$27.00

            • Calf's Liver Sauté with OnionsUS$28.00

              • Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme FriteUS$36.00

                • Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme FriteUS$29.00

                  • Braised Sweetbread, MushroomUS$32.00

                    • Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme FriteUS$27.00

                      • Veal Kidney, Mustard SauceUS$29.00

                        • Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh SpinachUS$29.00

                          Last updated: 3 February 2022

                          What 1,591 people are saying

                          Chez Pierre Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                          Overall ratings and reviews

                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                          4.8
                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                          • 4.8Food
                          • 4.8Service
                          • 4.5Ambience
                          • 4.5Value

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                          Review summary

                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                          Chez Pierre Bistro offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "great food and attentive service." Diners adore the "charming environment" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "best French Onion Soup" and "perfectly prepared Orange Roughy." The "attentive staff" and "warm ambiance" make this bistro a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

                          1,591 Reviews

                          1. Ron VIP

                            Los Angeles32 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 1 day ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Without a doubt . The best French Restaurant in the desert. Perhaps one of the top three restaurants in the entire valley.

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                          2. Jerry VIP

                            San Francisco30 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 2 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            The food and service were the best. We are telling all our friends about this great hidden gem!

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                          3. Margaret VIP

                            New York City5 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 3 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Always welcomed into friendly atmosphere, great food and service. A favorite for years!

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                          4. Russ VIP

                            Chicago8 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 3 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Unique, varied menu allows something for everyone’s taste. Fabulous French cuisine, unlike anywhere in the Desert‼️

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                          5. Kathy

                            New York City142 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 6 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Food was fabulous and service was outstanding! Can’t wait to go back!

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                          6. KarenW

                            Palm Springs2 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 7 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            The best service and food that rivals the best restaurants in the entire valley.

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                          7. Michael VIP

                            Palm Springs27 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 7 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            A great menu and very French! Good service and accommodating for pre-McCallum timing.

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                          8. Janie VIP

                            Palm Springs38 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined 7 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            We are never disappointed when we dine at Chez Pierre. The food and service were excellent, as usual.

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                          9. Brad VIP

                            San Diego81 reviews

                            4.0

                            Dined on 8 March 2025

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            We love Chez Pierre & look forward to dining there whenever we are in Palm Desert.

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                          10. Carol VIP

                            Portland22 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on 8 March 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            We all ordered different appetisers, entrées and deserts and absolute very thing was delicious ! The duck was tender, flavourful and excellent as well as the sand dabs and frog legs !

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                          FAQs

                          Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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                          2 people
                          19:00
                          Booked 6 times today
                          Google Map for Chez Pierre Bistro

                          74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

                          Additional information

                          • Cross Street
                            HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
                          • Area
                            Palm Desert
                          • Hours of Operation
                            Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
                          • Price
                            $31 to $50
                          • Cuisines
                            French
                          • Dining style
                            Casual Dining
                          • Dress code
                            Smart Casual
                          • Parking details
                            Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
                          • Payment Options
                            AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
                          • Executive Chef
                            Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
                          • Additional
                            Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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